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SNAP Benefits for Students: A Path to Financial Support
College can be an exciting and transformative period in a student's life, but financial challenges can also arise. Seeking assistance through government programs like SNAP benefits and food stamps can provide c...
State Disparities: The Unequal Expansion of Food Stamps for Kids
A startling disparity is emerging across the United States as a new program expands food stamp benefits for low-income families with children during the summer. While more than half of the states are part...
The Modern Age for Food Stamps
Before you head to the grocery store, if your first step isn't writing down your list or even gathering up your coupons, you might be a part of a group of people that calls the digits on the backs of their EBT cards to see how much money the...
Texas Offers Relief to SNAP and WIC Recipients Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which left extensive damage across South Texas on July 8, including flooding, property damage, and widespread power outages affecting over two million people, the...
Addressing the Rise in SNAP Benefit Fraud: Initiatives to Safeguard Beneficiaries
Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...
Where to Find Food Assistance During the California Fires
In the wake of the devastating California fires, communities are coming together to support the affected individuals and their families. Among the essentials, access to food during such critical times is par...
Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries
It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...
SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties
In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...
Food Banks Step Up As SNAP Changes Fall Short
While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aims to tackle hunger, its recent changes may still leave many families struggling. SNAP benefits and eligibility rules adjust each year, but inflation and job insecur...